6-Day Classic Galapagos Expedition
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STARTING AT:
$2332
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Expedition Overview
Experience the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a classic land-based expedition! The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with wildlife. The Galapagos form a natural sanctuary that preserves species. This allowed them to evolve their unique features for countless millennia. This vacation also provides flexible time to spend on your own and explore the sand beaches, trails in the Galapagos Forest, and wildlife. Be part of an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the world’s most fiercely protected marine wilderness!
Itinerary
Today begins your adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Once you arrive at the San Cristobal airport, a driver will take you to your hotel. After a welcome lunch, you can visit Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas or Punta Carola on your own.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
Early in the morning, your first attraction to visit will be the El Junco crater lake. This is the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos Islands. Your next stop will be Puerto Chino, where you can take a walk and observe the beautiful sea lions lying on the white beach. Your last destination will be La Galapaguera, the sanctuary of the giant tortoises.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
On the third day of your adventure, you should start with all your energy. After breakfast you will go to visit Isabela Island in a flight of approximately 40 minutes. Here you can take a bike ride to the breeding center or walk to the Wall of Tears. In the afternoon you will do a fun activity, kayaking in Puerto Villamil, here you will see marine iguanas, sea lions and the famous Galapagos penguins. Afterwards you will go to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
After a refreshing breakfast, your destination will be the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the second largest active crater in the world. Inside the site you will hike to Chico, a Sierra Negra cone with lunar landscapes. Your return will be around 14:00 PM. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to explore on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast, Box Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Volcano or similar
This day will start very early, at 06:00 hours, you will take a public speedboat to the island of Santa Cruz. Here you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then you will be taken to the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Afterwards, you will take a 40-minute trip to the highlands of San Cruz. Here you will see a large number of giant tortoises.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Fiesta or similar
Today your tour is over. After a farewell breakfast, a driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Meals included: Breakfast.
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